The strangest rallies don’t always come from big hits.

Bases loaded walks happen, but on April 22, 1959, they reached another level when Kansas City A’s pitchers issued a record eight in a single inning. The seventh inning collapse fueled an 11-run explosion that turned a tight game into a 20-6 White Sox rout. What unfolded that night remains one of the strangest innings baseball has ever witnessed.

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  • Recap of how the 11-runs scored with only a single hit

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  • A box score title that fit the moment

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